1. "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." Matthew 4:19-20

2. 2 Peter 1:1 “ Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours:”“ Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours:”

3. 2 Peter 1:16-18 We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. For he received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.“ We ourselves heard this voice that came from heaven when we were with him on the sacred mountain.We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. For he received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.“ We ourselves heard this voice that came from heaven when we were with him on the sacred mountain.

4. Jesus called, “Follow Me.” Simon Peter followed Jesus for over three years, was empowered by the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, preached, healed, evangelized, discipled others, led the Jerusalem and later Roman church. Now, toward the end of his life, he writes about what it means to follow Jesus.Simon Peter followed Jesus for over three years, was empowered by the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, preached, healed, evangelized, discipled others, led the Jerusalem and later Roman church. Now, toward the end of his life, he writes about what it means to follow Jesus.

5. 2 Peter 1:3-4 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.

6. 2 Peter 1:4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.

7. 1. 2. 3. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. Because of this: His Divine Power has given us – He called us by His own glory and goodness – He gave us His very great and precious promises -- You are this: participating in the Divine Nature Escaping corruption in the world caused by evil desires So you can do this: making every effort to develop these qualities, add to your -- Through your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ So you can attain this: effective and productive in your experience and expression of our Lord Jesus Christ You will never fail, receive a rich welcome into His eternal Kingdom

8. Because of this: His Divine Power has given us – He called us by His own glory and goodness – He gave us His very great and precious promises -- You are this: participating in the Divine Nature Escaping corruption in the world caused by evil desires So you can attain this: effective and productive in your experience and expression of our Lord Jesus Christ You will never fail, receive a rich welcome into His eternal Kingdom So you can do this: making every effort to develop these qualities, add to your -- 1. 2. 3. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. Through your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ Faith Goodness Knowledge Self-control Perseverance Godliness Brotherly Kindness Love

9. His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 2 Peter 1:3-4

10. Because of this: His Divine Power has given us – He called us by His own glory and goodness – He gave us His very great and precious promises -- You are this: participating in the Divine Nature Escaping corruption in the world caused by evil desires So you can attain this: effective and productive in your experience and expression of our Lord Jesus Christ You will never fail, receive a rich welcome into His eternal Kingdom So you can do this: making every effort to develop these qualities, add to your -- 1. 2. 3. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. Through your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ Faith Goodness Knowledge Self-control Perseverance Godliness Brotherly Kindness Love